Tue, December 03, 2024

REWARDS AND MORE (2) settled well back but hit the line hard to win by half a length over this course and distance when when resuming from a lay-off last start. Ideally placed and is sure to keep the momentum going. SANTASIA (11) showed good early speed and led into the straight before fading to finish fifth, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 5½f at Kyneton. Has a win and four minor placings at this journey from six starts and shapes as a key contender. BIG ME (1) lines up for the first time since September 14. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 5f at Flemington. Among the better hopes. PURE RAIN (9) resumes from a lay-off of six months. Has filled a minor placing at both when resuming runs. Opened last prep with a third over 5f at Mornington. Worth including.